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Locations

Wheaton

150 E. Willow Ave.Suite 200Wheaton, Illinois 60187
630-665-6200

About Lauren Cruz, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

As a nurse, I spent nearly a decade in the emergency department watching my patients experience complications that I knew could have been avoided with excellent primary care. As a nurse practitioner, I love partnering with my patients as they navigate ways to protect their health. I recognize how integrated our health is into our relationships, careers, and community, and I consider it my privilege to help patients achieve their best possible outcomes. I work hard to listen well, continuously learn about best practice guidelines, and advocate for my patients.
General Info
Languages

English

Clinical Interests
I enjoy working alongside patients on lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management such as diabetes and hypertension care, acute illness, and preventative care. Specifically, as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, I also am passionate about caring for survivors as they navigate follow-up care post assault.
Personal Interests
I adore reading and playing with my two young children, watching cooking shows with my husband, baking and decorating sugar cookies, running, serving at my church, and traveling anywhere my passport will take me. Preferably all with a London Fog in hand.
Education
Schools
Wheaton CollegeGraduation Date: 2012Degree: BS
Rush UniversityGraduation Date: 2015Degree: MSN-RN
Rush UniversityGraduation Date: 2022Degree: DNP

Ratings and Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Lauren is an excellent nurse practitioner. She is extremely knowledgeable and shows great care for her patients. She goes the extra mile in order to find solutions for her patients's concerns. She demonstrates an empathetic spirit and treats her parents with a special degree of kindness. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone. I wish all in the medical community were more like Lauren.

5

Dec 10, 2025

Lauren is so patient during the appointment. She is so knowledgeable. She frequently coordinates with my Cardiology NP. I feel I am receiving the best medical care.

5

Nov 18, 2025

From beginning to end everything was good.

5

Nov 16, 2025

Very nice and personable. Felt very comfortable talking with her.

5

Nov 16, 2025

Excellent experience!

5

Nov 13, 2025

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

246 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

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Corporate Mailing Address1100 W 31st Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Main Line - (630) 469 9200Billing Customer Service - (866) 734 7680
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